Artwork
Optical disk
Optical disk is a print by Philip Treacy. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Philip Treacy’s *Optical disk* is a lithographic print from 2001. It’s part of a special box set of prints and photos, each by different creative people. The box mixes art, fashion, and other cool stuff.
The print includes how-to instructions for wearing the hat it shows. It’s a tiny piece of fashion history packed with ideas.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
Overview
Optical disk is a lithographic print by milliner Philip Treacy, created in 2001. It is part of a limited-edition box set of prints and photographs.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a card hat design, accompanied by instructions on how to wear it, showcasing Treacy's dramatic and conceptual approach to millinery.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithographic print, the work exemplifies Treacy's ability to translate his designs into a two-dimensional format, highlighting his attention to detail and creative vision.
History & Provenance
The print is included in a box set published by SHOWstudio, a project focused on contemporary image-making, fashion, and multimedia, featuring a diverse range of contributors from the creative industries.
Context
The box set, with its mix of art, fashion, and ephemera, reflects SHOWstudio's interests and can be seen as a snapshot of creative output at the time, blending different media and practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip Treacy makes bold, graphic prints like the 2001 work *Optical disk*. His style sits in an Irish gay visual tradition that mixes sharp geometry with playful color. The prints pop off the page with slashing lines…
